The Legend of Hell House (1973): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Legend of Hell House is a 1973 horror film directed by John Hough, starring Roddy McDowall, Michael Gough and Clive Revill. It is based on Hell House by Richard Matheson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 56 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- John Hough
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Based on
- Hell House by Richard Matheson
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Legend of Hell House About?
The premise of The Legend of Hell House without spoilers, adapted from Hell House by Richard Matheson. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A team of paranormal investigators, including skeptical scientist Lionel Barrett and his wife Ann, explore the infamous Belasco House, once owned by a notorious serial killer. As they investigate, the unsettling presence of Florence Tanner and Benjamin Fischer, who previously suffered terrifying experiences within the house, challenges Barrett’s rational worldview and threatens to push everyone to the brink of madness. The dark legacy of the house and its former owner looms large, testing the investigators' sanity and resolve.
The Legend of Hell House Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- physicist
- medium
- psychic
- gothic
- sex with a ghost
- finding a dead body
- shower
- screaming woman
- man slaps a woman
- opening a door
- gate
- iron gate
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- dead cat
- december
- black cat
- supernatural power
- overnight in a haunted house
- staircase
- seance
- possession
- parapsychology
- lust
- hidden room
- hidden corpse
- haunting
- fireplace
- evil spirit
- electromagnetism
- decomposed body
- dark past
- crucifix
- cross
- corpse
- clairvoyant
- chapel
- chandelier
- cellar
- broken glass
- blood
- bedroom
- argument
- research
- psychic power
- phenomenon
- mansion
- cat attack
- secret
- ghost
- scientist
- science versus supernatural
The Legend of Hell House Cast
Roddy McDowall leads the cast, with Michael Gough and Clive Revill. Directed by John Hough; 8 actors are credited in all.
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Director John Hough
Also Starring in The Legend of Hell House
· 4 moreMore from John Hough
More films directed by John Hough, best-rated first: Twins of Evil, Escape to Witch Mountain, Dirty Mary Crazy Larry and Return from Witch Mountain.
The Legend of Hell House Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Legend of Hell House 56 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
User score 8.0
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TMDB 67% User score
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The Legend of Hell House Plot Summary
What happens in The Legend of Hell House from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Physicist Dr. Lionel Barrett, drawn by an intriguing proposition, finds himself at the notorious Belasco House, a mansion notorious for its haunting reputation as “the Mount Everest of haunted houses.” His invitation comes from the enigmatic millionaire Rudolph Deutsch, beckoning Barrett to explore the unsettling mysteries of the afterlife. The property, once the domain of the reclusive and depraved Emeric Belasco, is marred by a gruesome history, marked by a violent tragedy that resulted in the owner’s disappearance.
Full summary
The whole story of The Legend of Hell House, scene by scene
The Legend of Hell House Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 featurette.
- Featurette Mick Garris on THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSE
How Well Do You Know The Legend of Hell House?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the physicist leading the investigation into Belasco House?
Cars in The Legend of Hell House
2 cars on screen: the 1968 Daimler Limousine and the 1967 Bedford J1.
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1968 Daimler Limousine Minor role -
1967 Bedford J1 Background role
The Legend of Hell House Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “La leyenda de la casa del infierno” and “Dopo la vita”.
- Also known as
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- La leyenda de la casa del infierno
- Dopo la vita
- La leyenda de la mansión del infierno
- Tanz der Totenköpfe
- La Maison des damnés
- A Casa da Noite Eterna
- Легенда адского дома
- Legenda pekelného domu
- ヘルハウス
- Az ördög házának legendája
- 古屋传奇
- 레전드 오브 헬 하우스
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- Legenda piekielnego domu
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The Legend of Hell House FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Legend of Hell House, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Legend of Hell House?
The Legend of Hell House runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Legend of Hell House released?
The Legend of Hell House was released on June 15, 1973.
Who directed The Legend of Hell House?
The Legend of Hell House was directed by John Hough.
More films by John Hough Who is in the cast of The Legend of Hell House?
The Legend of Hell House stars Roddy McDowall, Michael Gough and Clive Revill, among 8 credited actors.
How is The Legend of Hell House rated?
The Legend of Hell House has 56 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
Is The Legend of Hell House based on a book?
Yes. The Legend of Hell House is adapted from Hell House by Richard Matheson.
Does The Legend of Hell House have a post-credit scene?
No. The Legend of Hell House has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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